Zinfandel North Coast

Winemaker

Scott Kirkpatrick

Appellation

Lake County

Varieties

Alicante Bouschet, Barbera, Cinsault, Petite Sirah, Roussanne, Syrah (Shiraz), Touriga Nacional, Zinfandel

Terroir

The North Coast AVA comprises grape growing regions in six counties north of San Francisco. These counties have the common trait of weather that is influenced by fog and/or cool air flows from the Pacific Ocean. During the summer months the North Coast can experience very hot days, but the vines are able to recover and respirate in the evening due to the cool coastal breezes This cooling effect helps create wines that have exceptional balance between fruit and acidity, along with more supple tannins. Mendocino County is the northernmost growing region of the North Coast AVA and is known for its unique microclimates, alluvial soils and gravelly loam that are particularly suited for growing
Zinfandel grapes with vibrant acidity and bold, complex red fruit flavors.

Ratings & Reviews

Vineyard

Dancing Crow owns 3 parcels of estate land totaling to 56 acres under vine. The vineyard elevations range from 1400-1500 feet and the diverse set of vines are anywhere from 4 to 120 years old. All soils are volcanic influenced; a dense black clay for the Sauvignon Blanc, and red, iron-rich, alluvial soils for the Old Stake Vineyard.

Features

Screw cap

Available Sizes (L)

0.750